Articles by Utopia Support

Booze buses 'beyond a joke'

Monday 25 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I have to agree with the last couple of letter writers about the so called ‘booze buses’.

NZ pension on forum agenda?

Monday 25 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I note in Saturday’s CI News that a joint ministerial forum will be held in Queenstown to discuss, inter alia, economical development and, of course, aid.

'A little less sensitivity'

Monday 25 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Can I add my grizzle about pothole non-repair on side roads? There are numerous potholes which continually get ignored along the short road to Nukupure Park and the Muri Beach Club Hotel.

Xmas card 2 months late

Monday 25 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It’s not just out-going mail that is held up.

No more mudslinging

Monday 25 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

The much-maligned CISNOC management seems to have sorted itself out, as there is no mudslinging being done through the media, said the sports minister.

Kata - February 25, 2013

Monday 25 February 2013 | Published in Kata

Eels keep Bulldogs at bay

Monday 25 February 2013 | Published in League

Defending club league champions the Titikaveka Bulldogs almost had the Avatiu Eels in their jaws in a physical match on Saturday, but it was a solid first half effort by the Eels that kept the Bulldogs at bay.

Paradise Beckons

Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Art

Although this book is not entirely on the Cooks, the title of this book actually refers to a chapter heading during which the author pondered over taking up a position as a manager at A.B.

Ceremony for St Joseph's

Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Church Talk

Dramatized biblical stories and words of encouragement were all part of the St Joseph School prefect induction ceremony yesterday.

Japan export gateway opened

Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Environment

A gateway has opened to export tuna to Japan, but potential exporters must obtain a special membership.

Water supply off Turangi to town

Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Local

If you live between Turangi and Avarua – your water will be turned off for approximately three hours from 8.30 this morning.

MMR releases licence list

Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Local

The Ministry of Marine Resources has released figures on licence numbers and revenue a day after being questioned in parliament on lack of regular and clear updates to the public.

Hydroponics 'buzz' fades away

Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Local

What has happened to the country’s drive for hydroponics, asked Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen to Agriculture Minister Nandi Glassie in parliament yesterday.

Snail mail from Raro?

Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I was very surprised, while staying with an old friend in Auckland, to find letters I wrote and posted separately to him on January 10, 14, 16 and 21, all postmarked February 13 and arriving together on February 20! Does this mean Post Office waits until it has enough mail to warrant a shipment? Nothing will spoil my memories of a wonderful (fourth) trip to Raro, but next time I will not try so hard to write a postcard every day to my children in the US and UK.

Rudeness 'should not be tolerated'

Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Last week we read about a Cook Island lady’s experience at the airport when she was bringing flowers into the country, ‘Visitor humiliated’ at airport’ February 18.

Disrupted by booze buses

Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I like a cold beer as much as the next guy, but I’m with PJ (‘Fun bus noise nuisance’, February 21).

Kata - February 23, 2013

Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Kata

CIP three members down in parliament

Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Politics

The government will be three arguably crucial members down during parliament’s sitting next week.

Eels prepare for match with Bulldogs

Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

It might only be game three, but today’s rugby league premier grade match between defending champion Titikaveka Bulldogs and the ever threatening Avatiu Eels is set to be a massive showdown.

Customers 'expect more'

Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller who read a business article on the BBC’s website feels there are some good lessons to learn from a tax issue that has been making headlines in the United Kingdom.